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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes 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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