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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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