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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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