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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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