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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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