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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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