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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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