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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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