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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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