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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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