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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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