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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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