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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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