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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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