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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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