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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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