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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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