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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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