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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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