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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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