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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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