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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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