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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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