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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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