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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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