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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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