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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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