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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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