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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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