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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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