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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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