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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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