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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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