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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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