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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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