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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education