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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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