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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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