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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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