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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major 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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