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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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