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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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