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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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