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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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