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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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