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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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