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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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