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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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