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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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