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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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