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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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