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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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