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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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