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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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