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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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