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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important 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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