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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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