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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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