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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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