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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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