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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This 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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