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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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