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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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