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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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