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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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