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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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