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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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