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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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