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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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