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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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