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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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