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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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