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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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