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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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