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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers 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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