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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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