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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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