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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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