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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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