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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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