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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the 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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