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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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