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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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