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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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