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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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