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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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