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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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