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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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