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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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