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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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