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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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