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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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