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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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