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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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