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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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