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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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