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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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