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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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