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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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