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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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