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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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