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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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