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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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