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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are providing the means 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. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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