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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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