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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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