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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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