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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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