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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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