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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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