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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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