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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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