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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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