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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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