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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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