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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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