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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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