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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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