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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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