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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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