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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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