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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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