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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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