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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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