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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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