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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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