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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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