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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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