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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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