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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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