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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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