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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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