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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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