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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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