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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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