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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. Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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