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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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