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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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