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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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