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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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