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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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