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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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