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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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