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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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