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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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