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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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