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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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