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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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