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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses