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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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