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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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