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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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