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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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