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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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 many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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