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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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