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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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