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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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