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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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