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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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