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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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