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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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