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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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