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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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