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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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