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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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