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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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