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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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