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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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