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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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