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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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