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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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