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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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