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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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