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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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