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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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