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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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