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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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