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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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