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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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