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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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