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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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