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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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