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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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