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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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