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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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