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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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