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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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