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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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