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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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