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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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