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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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