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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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