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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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