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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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