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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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