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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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