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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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