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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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