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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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