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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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