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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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