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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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