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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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