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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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