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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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