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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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