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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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