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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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