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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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