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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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