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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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