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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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