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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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