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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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