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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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