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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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