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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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