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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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