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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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