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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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