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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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