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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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