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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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