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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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