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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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