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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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