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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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