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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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