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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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