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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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