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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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