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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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