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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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