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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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