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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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