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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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