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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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