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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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