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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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