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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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