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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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