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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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