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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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