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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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