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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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