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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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