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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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