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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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