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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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