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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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