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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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