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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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