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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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