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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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