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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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