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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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