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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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