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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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