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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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