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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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