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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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