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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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