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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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