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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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