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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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