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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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