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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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