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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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