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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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