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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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