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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines 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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