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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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