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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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