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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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