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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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