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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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