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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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