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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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