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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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