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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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