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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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