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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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