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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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