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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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