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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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