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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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