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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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