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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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