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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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