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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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