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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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