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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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