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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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