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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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