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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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