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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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