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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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