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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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