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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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