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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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