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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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