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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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