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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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