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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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