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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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