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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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