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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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