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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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