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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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