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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting 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 reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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