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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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