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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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