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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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