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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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