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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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