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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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