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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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