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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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