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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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