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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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