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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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