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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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