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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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