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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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