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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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