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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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