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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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