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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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