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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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