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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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