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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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