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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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