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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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