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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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