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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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