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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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