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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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