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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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