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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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