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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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