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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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