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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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