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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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