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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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