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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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