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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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