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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies 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 participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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