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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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