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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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