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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major 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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