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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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