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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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