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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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