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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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