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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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