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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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