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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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