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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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