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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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