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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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