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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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