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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models 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 stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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