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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources