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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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