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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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