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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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