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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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