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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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