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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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