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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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