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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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