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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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