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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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