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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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