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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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