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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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