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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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