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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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