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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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