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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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