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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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