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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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