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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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