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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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