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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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