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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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