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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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