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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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