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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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