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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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