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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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