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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major 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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