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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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