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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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