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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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