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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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