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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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