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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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