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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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