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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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