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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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