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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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