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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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