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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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