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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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