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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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