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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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