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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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