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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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