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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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