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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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