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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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