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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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