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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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