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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models 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 we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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