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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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