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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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