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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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