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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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