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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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