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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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