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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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