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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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