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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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