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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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