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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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