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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information 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 subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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