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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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