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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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