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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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