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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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