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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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