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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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