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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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