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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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