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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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