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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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