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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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