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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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