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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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