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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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