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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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