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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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