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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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