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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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