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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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