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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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