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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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