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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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