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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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