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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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