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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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