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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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