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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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