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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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