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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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