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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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