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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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