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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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