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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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