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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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