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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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