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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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