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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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