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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with 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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