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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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