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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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