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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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