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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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