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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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