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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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