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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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