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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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