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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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