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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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