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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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