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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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