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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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