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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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