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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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