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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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