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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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