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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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