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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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