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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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