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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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