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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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