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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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