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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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