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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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