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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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