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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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