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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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