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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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