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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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