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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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