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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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