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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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