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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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