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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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