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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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