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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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