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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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