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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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