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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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