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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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