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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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