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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines 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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