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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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