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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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