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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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