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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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